In a decisive victory, Trump wins a series of swing states, while his Republican Party also gains control of the Senate.

Key Congressional races have also dominated headlines. Democrats are hoping to wrest control of the House from Republicans, who currently have a slim majority in the lower chamber. Both parties have spent heavily in competitive House races this election cycle.

Trump's election victory was a product of voter discontent with the state of the country, the economy and a desire for change, and he made inroads with some Democratic groups.

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Donald Trump's election victory was history-making in several respects even as his defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris prevented other firsts

Control of the House is in limbo Wednesday as votes in several critical races continue to be tallied.

Today is the deadline to mail ballots or drop them in ballot boxes, which will be available until 8 p.m. In Portland, voters will participate in a historic election, selecting a new mayor and 12 City Council members as the city transitions to a new form of city government.

A White Dudes for Harris organizer said of the result: "There is no way around it. Waking up to Trump's victory is really hard."

After months of reporting on what polls described as a remarkably close race, news outlets finally have the chance to report on actual results.

Faced with a sweeping rejection by American voters, Kamala Harris has conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump and is encouraging supporters to continue fighting for their vision of the coun